Original Lucas Starter Motor (UD8973SX)
This is the original Lucas Starter for V8 Silver Cloud. If you want the more modern style starter that turns over faster then check out item# UD8973R 1960-1965 Silver Cloud II,III...
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This starter offers faster and quieter starting than the original Lucas motor.
It is suitable for all Silver Shadow and Bentley T models from VIN 4448.
However, please be aware that Left Hand Drive cars from 1968 to 1973 (approx) were fitted with a different starter motor. If your car falls in this VIN range please arrange to send it to us for overhaul.
The relevant chassis numbers are as follows:
Standard Cars: 4448-4548, 5086-5603, 6425 - 8861, 9001 - 14847 except 14815
Coachbuilt Cars: 5070 - 5141, 6450 - 8694, 9040 - 14995 except 14780, 14831, 14885
LWB Cars: 6599 - 8697, 9067 - 14896
On the SZ models it is suitable up to the following VINs:
Silver Spirit & Mulsanne VIN 24496
Silver Spur VIN 24503
Bentley Eight VIN 24497
Turbo R VIN 23935
Mulsanne S VIN 24501
1989 Model Year cars after these VINs were fitted with a similar Nippon Denso starter motor but with only two mounting bolts. See UE71223